i received the cheque on 8 decemeber 2006 and it was for £3200 from somone i dont know - i dont even deal with money of that amount - the cheque came alone in a envolope with no return address- if i cash this cheque am i breaking the law? if it clears and someone claims they didnt send it am i in trouble? what can i do with it? someone has told me its a scam can it be a scam- any help on this wold be greatful
2007-01-08 05:07:11 · 6 answers · asked by don_mega31 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
the cheque is in my name, came addressed to me in a plain white envolope with just my name on it - the cheque is in my name - but i dont know who the sender is and what the payment is for nor am i expecting a cheque for £3200 its just wierd!
2007-01-08 05:18:14 · update #1
the cheque itself is a personal cheque not a business account etc and isnt lottery winner notification - the cheque is signed by 2 signatories and is in handwriting nothing thats been printed via computer
2007-01-08 05:29:30 · update #2
Take the check to the bank on which it is drawn and ask them if there are sufficient funds in the account to cash it. If there are, then cash the check.
2007-01-08 05:36:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many reports reference the "scams" going around. Many send a check advising the receiver they are one of several winners of the Irish Lottery, but the poststamp on the envelop is out of Canada. They request the person cash this check to cover the cost owed to the lottery to claim the money. They then request you write them a check in return.
Basically, you cash their check and then you send them a check covered by your account. Their check is from a fake account and will bounce. You won't know this for a few days though. You are then out $2300.
Anyway, check the postmark. Was there a letter attached?
I would check out www.snopes.com also.
2007-01-08 05:26:19 · answer #2 · answered by cort_cort27 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DON'T DO IT, it's an age old scam. If the check is fake, you will lose money from your account for attempting to deposit a rubber check. Try to notify the sender immediately and if it sounds fishy, shred the check, but DO NOT deposit it under any circumstances.
Also, try notifying the bank noted on the check to determine if the account, routing number, and issuer is legitimate.
2007-01-08 05:13:17 · answer #3 · answered by shlangemann 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you are able to desire to make useful that's a actual examine, and that it's not a loan. examine the examine very heavily. a great form of businesses deliver you something that feels like a examine yet is surely a loan in the different case in some way obligates you to apply their provider or comply with a pair random ingredient you does not usually comply with. in case you are able to no longer make certain the certainty, take it to the financial business enterprise and ask to speak with a financial business enterprise supervisor. This individual can answer your questions.
2016-11-27 20:03:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like a scam to me. You should be able to cash that check at your bank...BUT I'm sure that the check will not clear the main banking system. Then it will be returned, and YOU will be responsible to repay the bank the amount of that check.
2007-01-08 05:16:28 · answer #5 · answered by princess jo 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
is it adressed to you? yes, cash it. if not NO WAY! don't cash it!
2007-01-08 05:10:41 · answer #6 · answered by maryfairy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋